the bench
noun
1
law
: the place where a judge sits in a court of law
The lawyer asked if he could approach the bench.
2
: a long seat where the members of a sports team wait during a game for a chance to play
He spent most of his season on the bench.
He plays better coming off the bench.
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Ricardo Pepi also developed into an effective weapon for Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven, scoring seven times off the bench.
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Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 June 2024
Alysha Clark checked in off the bench for the Aces late in the first quarter and immediately had a hot hand, sinking her first 3-pointer to cut Connecticut’s lead to a single point.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
These two organizations help direct the money flow to candidates and build up the bench and political infrastructure that can result in electoral victory and longevity.
—Frank Donatelli, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2024
Not bad for a guy who started the game on the bench.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024
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Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 June 2024
Alysha Clark checked in off the bench for the Aces late in the first quarter and immediately had a hot hand, sinking her first 3-pointer to cut Connecticut’s lead to a single point.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
These two organizations help direct the money flow to candidates and build up the bench and political infrastructure that can result in electoral victory and longevity.
—Frank Donatelli, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2024
Not bad for a guy who started the game on the bench.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024
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“The bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bench. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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